Kingsgate Logistics Union Centre Food Truck Rally is Friday, August 10 • 11:30am – 10:30pm
The Kingsgate Logistics Union Centre Food Truck Rally is rolling into West Chester today Friday, Aug. 10 and you and the family won’t want to miss it! From 11:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., more than 40 food trucks will serve up some of the tastiest food in town right in The Square @ Union Center. This one-stop shop of all things delicious offers everything food lovers could want.

A wide range of food cultures will be available for the hungry crowds, so everyone in the family can pick a favorite. So, if dad wants a gyro, mom wants crab cakes and the kids want kettle corn, then it’s all just steps away from each other! And, those with a sweet tooth won’t be disappointed, either. Popular items such as fresh lemonade, cheesecake, soft serve ice cream will be for sale, too.

August 3-4, 2018 Annual Vintage Ohio Wine Festival
Kirtland, Ohio
Vintage Ohio is a two-day festival in Lake County, Ohio which will feature Ohio wineries, many food vendors, arts and music. Wine will be available to taste, by the glass and by the bottle. There is a designated driver program and all ages are welcome.http://www.visitvintageohio.com/

August 4, 2018 Corn City Festival – Deshler, Ohio
Deshler Park Deshler. Rides, a Parade, Volleyball, Kiddie Tractor Pulls, 1K and 5K runs, Live Musical Entertainment, band on Saturday night, along with great food! Car show on Sunday.

This week off the SayersBrook Bison Ranch website (https://www.sayersbrook.com/) its Bratwurst Hickory and Jalapeno. They’re fully cooked and smoked Pork Sausages seasoned with Black Pepper, Red Pepper, Jalapeno Pepper Flakes, and topped off with Chunks of Swiss Cheese. This is just one of many of the different types of Sausages you can purchase at the SayersBrook site (https://www.sayersbrook.com/) You’ll also find a great selection of Bison, Elk, Wild Boar, Ostrich, Hams, Rabbit products. So Check it out today! Now more on the Bratwurst Hickory and Jalapeno. Enjoy and Eat Healthy in 2018!

Bratwurst Hickory and Jalapeno

Hickory Smoked Jalapeno and Swiss Bratwurst – (3) 12 oz packs
An all pork recipe, just heat and enjoy. Give your taste buds a touch of spice when you bite into this gem. Seasoned with extra black and red pepper.Some jalapeno pepper flakes thrown in and topped it off with chunks of Swiss Cheese! Fully cooked and smoked, just warm it up and enjoy!

Summer is in full swing, and it’s time to relax, soak up the sun, and, more importantly, eat delicious food! With over 40 booths serving Bacon, Cheese, Barbecue, Seafood and much, much more, your options are vast, with over 200 products to sample! Sip on a refreshing sample from our Craft Beer Garden or purchase a mouthwatering summer cocktail at one of The Oscar Event Center bars. This will be our largest summer extravaganza, so why not start a new summer tradition with family and friends? Plus, if you find something you love, every product sampled in the show can be purchased inside Jungle Jim’s! So the festival really goes on all year long!

The Festival
Four Junglefests in one
Are you ready for the largest summer celebration this season? Jungle Jim’s Backyard Bash is a brand new take on your favorite Junglefests. This year we are combining our love for Beer, BBQ, Bacon, Cheese, Seafood, and more into one giant summer extravaganza! Join us for a summer getaway right in our backyard.

Calling all Beer Fanatics
As if unlimited food samples weren’t enough, you can purchase a VIP ticket to unlock access to our Craft Beer Garden! All VIPs receive a commemorative pint glass, five sample tickets, and five pint tickets. Redeem these tickets to enjoy five pint-sized beers and sample five more! Additional drink tickets will be available for those who just can’t get enough.

Unlimited food samples
By combining four fests into one, we will be packing the day full of more products to sample than any Junglefest before! To top it all off, the show will be held in both The Oscar Event Center and the Greenhouse. Sample as much as you would like from over 40 vendors with more than 200 products!

Packed with family fun
Summer is the time to recharge, indulge, and unwind. However, there’s no need to do it alone. We’ve planned some exciting surprises around every corner for all ages, after all it is Jungle Jim’s! Enjoy live music or try your odds at our raffle booth. Regardless, this will be a summer to remember!

This week from the SayersBrook Bison Ranch website (https://www.sayersbrook.com/) its Chorizo Sausage. Have it fresh or freeze it for later. Perfect add on for your recipes. Chorizo is just one of many of the different type of Sausages you can purchase at the SayersBrook site. You can purchase items like Heat and Eat Dinners, Bison, Wild Boar, Elk, Rabbit, Ostrich, and more! So check it out today! Now more on the Chorizo Sausages. Enjoy and Eat Healthy in 2018! https://www.sayersbrook.com/

All our cooked sausage and bratwurst needs regrigeration. Put it in the fridge when it arrives. Reheat to a temperature of 140°F internal temperature.

Bratwurst & Link Sausage products are vacuum sealed and can be kept refrigerated up to 2 weeks and frozen up to 6-9 months. Uncooked sausage and bratwurst are best cooked until thoroughly done and browned.
Use within 5 days or freeze for later usehttps://www.sayersbrook.com/chorizo-sausage/

July 20-22, 2018 Jazz & Rib Fest – Columbus, Ohio
The Jazz & Rib Fest has become one of the most anticipated traditions in Columbus–thanks to hot ribs, cool jazz and great fans!http://www.hotribscooljazz.org/

July 21, 2018 Ukranian Village Festival – Parma, Ohio
Hosted by St. Vladimir Cathedral, the event will offer Ukrainian Foods including Perogies, Stuffed Cabbage, and Borscht. There will be Ukrainian entertainment including dancers, music, displays and demonstrations of Ukrainian art and crafts.https://www.stvladimirs.org/festival.html

The Bacon, Bourbon and Brew Festival is dedicated to the area’s rich history and connections to the brewing and pork industries as well as our region’s long ties to the bourbon industry. Each of the festival food vendors will feature creative bacon dishes including freshly prepared items sure to delight every bacon lover. Live music, games and more are part of the family fun. For more information, please contact Marc at: 513-477-3320.

Pork chops and Polish sausages, with the accompanying onions, on the grill.

A Maxwell Street Polish consists of a grilled or fried length of Polish sausage topped with grilled onions and yellow mustard and optional pickled whole, green sport peppers, served on a bun. The sandwich traces its origins to Chicago’s Maxwell Street market, and has been called one of “the classic foods synonymous with Chicago”.

The sandwich is widely said to have been created by Jimmy Stefanovic, a Macedonian immigrant, who took over His aunt and uncle’s hot dog stand in 1939 (now called Jim’s Original) located at Maxwell and Halsted in Chicago’s old Maxwell Street market district. The Express Grill, which is located right next door to Jim’s, advertises itself as the “Original Maxwell St. Polish” on its marquee, although it arrived after Jim’s and serves almost an identical menu. Due to their virtually undivided storefronts and 24-hour service at the original Halsted Street location of both stands, Jim’s Original and Express Grill had an added element of confusion for the casual observer not attentive to the change in signage a matter of feet in distance. Despite the competition, the Maxwell Polish sausage sandwich soon grew to be one of Chicago’s most popular local offerings, along with the Chicago-style hot dog and the Italian beef sandwich.

Jim’s Original at its current location on Union Avenue

Due to the University of Illinois Chicago’s South Campus development the Maxwell Street market district was razed and the two stands moved in 2005. After decades of coexisting at the intersection of Halsted and Maxwell Streets, the two have relocated their side-by-side competition a half block east onto Union Avenue, adjacent to the Dan Ryan Expressway on-ramp at Roosevelt Road.

Maxwell Polish are a staple of hot dog stands and today are found throughout the city and suburbs, including at restaurant chains such as Portillo’s and Brown’s Chicken, and is available at most sports venues in the area serving concessions. Most of the 24-hour stands (such as the original Express Grill and its neighboring competition, Jim’s Original) also serve the pork chop sandwich popularized alongside the Polish sausage sandwich during the days of the old Maxwell Street market.

Maxwell Street Polish Hot Dog Stand

The main feature of the sandwich is the sausage, which is widely available in grocery and specialty retail stores throughout the Chicago area. It is typically marketed as the “Maxwell Street” variety, which is a Chicago-specific variation of kielbasa distinguished by it being typically more seasoned and made from a combination of both beef and pork. The two largest manufacturers of this particular style of Polish sausage in Chicago are Vienna Beef and the Bobak’s Sausage Company

June 21-23, 2018 London Strawberry Festival – London, Ohio
The community is to be decorated in a strawberry theme. Event includes a strawberry shortcake tent, parade, nightly entertainment, and a car show benefiting Cystic Fibrosis.http://www.londonstrawberryfestival.com/

June 23, 2018 Waterfront Wine Festival – Avon Lake, Ohio
Showcasing Ohio West Coast Wineries, Local Cuisine and Lake Erie Sunset. Featuring nine local wineries and food from Avon Lake’s finest restaurants. Enjoy relaxing music from local artists while sampling local wines and enjoying a gorgeous sunset on Lake Erie. Admission is free for the rain or shine event. Tickets for tastings are $20 and include 10 wine pours and a commemorative event wine glass. Also featuring Wine themed related vendors, local businesses and more.http://avonlakewaterfront.com/index.html

For Breakfast this morning I lightly fried a couple of al fresco Country Style Chicken Sausage Breakfast Patties – With a hint of Sage and Thyme. I love these, they’re fully cooked so they fry up in 6 to 8 minutes per side. One of the best Breakfast Patties I’ve found. Great seasoning and the perfect size for my Healthy Life Whole Grain English Muffins. So I made me and Mom a couple of Breakfast Sandwiches. I also added a 1/2 a slice of Boar’s Head Vermont Cheddar to the Sandwich. So Mom had a couple of errands to run and I had to do a few things around the house. I had the wooden deck repaired a while back and my neighbor came over did some touch up painting for me this afternoon. It’s another hot and humid day out again, 99 degrees. Later on I went through my closet and dresser gathering up some clothes that were too small or I just didn’t wear anymore. I then took them to the local Goodwill Store. I also gave them Dad’s old clothes and some things that my Mom had gathered up also. So for Dinner tonight I prepared Smoked Turkey Sausage Dogs w/ Baked Fries.

I used the Butterball Hardwood Smoked Turkey Sausage. I cut the Sausage Links into Bun length pieces. I absolutely love the Butterball Hardwood Smoked Turkey Sausage. It’s got such a fantastic flavor and always cooks up just right. To prepare them I used a large skillet, added about a 1/2 tablespoon of Extra Virgin Olive Oil and preheated it on medium heat. Put the Sausage in the skillet when it was heated up and covered with a lid. I turned the Sausage every few minutes to get an even char on them, cooked about 11 minutes total. As always they came out just bursting with flavor and flat-out delicious! I served it on a Aunt Millie’s Reduced Calorie Whole Grain Hot Dog Bun and topped with French’s Spicy Brown Mustard.

To go with the Sausage Dog I baked up some Alexia Organic Yukon Select Fries. Seasoned them with Morton’s Lite salt and Ground Black Pepper. Baked them at 425 degrees for 16 minutes. They bake up beautifully and seasoned just right.! Plus they are only 120 calories and 15 net carbs. Served with a side of my favorite Ketchup, Hunt’s Ketchup. For Dessert/Snack later a bowl of Skinny Pop – Pop Corn with a Coke Zero to drink.

Butterball Hardwood Smoked Turkey Sausage
14 oz. | Servings: 7

Try Butterball’s fully cooked Smoked Turkey Dinner Sausage. Now you and your family can enjoy the great taste of hardwood-smoked lean turkey sausage with less fat than pork or beef smoked sausage. Serve with your favorite side dish for a quick and easy meal solution that always tastes great.